{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Whittier International School","outOfStateSupporters":33.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2606203,"projectId":9826713,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my first graders now have headphones that work seamlessly with our new iPads, and the difference has been incredible.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, technology is more than a screen. It's a learning tool that helps students practice skills at their own level. Programs like DreamBox and Lexia adjust to each child's needs, giving them personalized directions and feedback as they work. With working headphones, students can finally hear instructions clearly, think independently, and stay focused on their learning without distracting others.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is feeling independent. They love being able to put on their headphones, log in, and confidently follow directions on their own. For many of them, this is empowering as they feel trusted, capable, and proud of themselves. Centers time is now calmer, smoother, and more joyful.\r\n\r\nThese headphones have been especially meaningful for students who need a quieter environment to focus. Some of our youngest learners are easily distracted or feel overwhelmed by classroom noise. With headphones, they are calmer, more engaged, and able to stick with challenging tasks longer than before. I've seen students who once struggled to stay on task now working with confidence and persistence.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide a piece of equipment. It created a more focused, inclusive learning environment for our students. Thank you for believing in them and for helping our classroom become a place where every child can learn and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1760795704476,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-ipads/9826713/","projectTitle":"Headphones for iPads","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rudolph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2606203_orig.jpg?crop=833,833,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649820541890","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleyrudolph"},{"teacherId":3689110,"projectId":9565468,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our first grade classroom. Your contributions made it possible for us to add crayon boxes and caddies that keep our materials organized and easy for students to access. This small change has already made a big difference in helping the kids stay focused and take pride in their workspaces.\r\n\r\nYour donation of headphones has been equally valuable. With so much of our learning tied to technology, having reliable headphones allows each student to engage with lessons without distraction. The sanitizing wipes you provided have also been a huge help—especially as the cold season approaches—keeping our classroom cleaner, safer, and more comfortable for everyone.\r\n\r\nFinally, the lamps you funded have transformed our room into a calm, welcoming environment. The softer light helps students settle in, concentrate, and feel at ease throughout the day. Thank you for investing in our students and creating a space where they can learn and thrive. Your generosity truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1755883097943,"projectUrl":"project/bright-beginnings-in-minneapolis/9565468/","projectTitle":"Bright Beginnings in Minneapolis","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/blaire-white"},{"teacherId":7857717,"projectId":9021468,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your kind, generous, and thoughtful donation to my classroom. Teaching kids how to read is one of my favorite things to do and these books have allowed me to expand that love for reading.\r\n\r\nWe unboxed our Bob Books and my students were so excited to open them up. They love the characters in the stories, the simple sentences, and the simple pictures. They love coming to group and reading a new story. Having multiple copies of the same stories has allowed them to read the same story, all at the same time! They love sharing all about what they read.","fullyFundedDate":1735654790838,"projectUrl":"project/reading-independence/9021468/","projectTitle":"Reading Independence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lydia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7857717_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685332244585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7857717"},{"teacherId":7857717,"projectId":8857251,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your kind and generous donation to my classroom. I received the tabletop writing center, immediately set it up, and the kids fell in love! They loved how organized their writing supplies were and were able to find everything they needed. Thank you for helping my students experience this joy.\r\n\r\nOur class favorite though, has to be the dough! We make letters with the dough, we work on our fine motor using the dough, and use our imaginations. It brings the kindergarteners so much joy.","fullyFundedDate":1733274808814,"projectUrl":"project/center-materials/8857251/","projectTitle":"Center Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lydia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7857717_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685332244585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7857717"},{"teacherId":7857717,"projectId":8957362,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for your kind and generous donation to my classroom. My students were so excited to unbox our new clipboards and whiteboards. The loved the fun colors and the wonderful quality of the supplies.\r\n\r\nWe use the whiteboards every single day during our phonics block. Passing whiteboards out used to be a hassle, but with everything connected to the board, we are no longer spending time passing everything out. The handles on the boards also make it so user friendly when I ask them to show their work to me.\r\n\r\nWe will continue to use our new clipboards and whiteboards as we learn on the carpet! We have so much fun with them.","fullyFundedDate":1733150156374,"projectUrl":"project/carpet-time/8957362/","projectTitle":"Carpet Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lydia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7857717_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685332244585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7857717"},{"teacherId":4286960,"projectId":2916640,"letterContent":"A belated thank you for your generous donation of headphones with microphones. My students were so excited to be able to record themselves speaking, answering questions out loud and telling stories. This use of technology to record themselves narrating stories on StoryBird or a Powerpoint presentation increased their movtivation to speak and use English immensely. Even some of my quietest students were excited for their turn to record themselves speaking. They giggled to hear their very own voice played back to them!\r\n\r\nI can't thank you enough for making the use of microphones to record students possible in my classroom. It really brought a lot of fun and motivation to our ESL classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1510950245886,"projectUrl":"project/speak-away-well-record-what-you-say/2916640/","projectTitle":"Speak Away! We'll Record What You Say!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daub","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4286960_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509563168379","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4286960"},{"teacherId":9074808,"projectId":7439916,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for fully funding our project, \"Bringing the Calm: LED Strip Lighting for SEL Success!\"\r\n\r\nBecause of your incredible generosity, our special education classroom now has beautiful, calming LED strip lighting. This wasn't just an aesthetic upgrade; it was an investment in the emotional regulation and well-being of every student who walks through our door.\r\n\r\nFor my students, fluorescent lights can be incredibly harsh and overwhelming, often leading to sensory overload and anxiety. The LED lights allow us to choose soft, adjustable colors that create an immediate, calming effect. This simple change has completely transformed our classroom atmosphere, providing a much-needed supportive environment where my students feel safe, regulated, and ready to engage in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL).\r\n\r\nWe are already seeing a dramatic reduction in sensory seeking behaviors and an increase in focus and participation. Your gift directly translates into more successful learning days for students who need that sensory support the most.\r\n\r\nThank you for being part of our team and helping us shine a little brighter!\r\n\r\nWith deepest gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1694066404278,"projectUrl":"project/sel-learning-is-so-essential-for-student/7439916/","projectTitle":"Sel Learning is So Essential for Students Right Now!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074808_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689371752139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9074808"},{"teacherId":2606203,"projectId":9434453,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to Whittier Elementary School! I moved into a new office this year with no whiteboards. I am also taking on the role as Advanced Learner teacher. I am working with small groups of third through fifth graders. We love to use these boards so show our math thinking and write stories. They have been very handy for me to write vocabulary words so I do not have to spell them out over and over. Students love to write on them, and make lessons so much more engaging when we use them. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1754692803248,"projectUrl":"project/big-whiteboards/9434453/","projectTitle":"Big Whiteboards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rudolph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2606203_orig.jpg?crop=833,833,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649820541890","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleyrudolph"},{"teacherId":2606203,"projectId":9368101,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to Whittier Elementary School! Our school has grown so much over the past few years and this year we had to open new classrooms in second through fifth grade. The new fourth grade teacher was an amazing student teacher at our school last year and we are very lucky to have them. As a fresh out of college twenty-something, they did not have the resources to get everything they needed to make their classroom feel welcoming. This project helped provide the entire class with a set of headphones! Thank you so much for supporting the students and this new teacher! Students are able to focus on their own work while in small groups around the room and not disturb the students that are with the teacher or reading to self with the noises from their computers.","fullyFundedDate":1757513148754,"projectUrl":"project/new-class-new-headphones/9368101/","projectTitle":"New Class, New Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rudolph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2606203_orig.jpg?crop=833,833,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649820541890","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleyrudolph"},{"teacherId":2606203,"projectId":9384977,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to Whittier Elementary School. These supplies were split between the first grade classrooms at the beginning of the school year. Students were so excited to be getting their own notebooks to record their drawings and writings. They love having the big pencils as many students are still learning how to hold pencils for longer periods of time. Each student got a notebook, pencils, and a folder for their writing. Teachers loved that they could teach a sense of ownership to student materials and students love feeling independent with their materials. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1757423922504,"projectUrl":"project/help-first-graders-become-better-writers/9384977/","projectTitle":"Help First Graders Become Better Writers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rudolph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2606203_orig.jpg?crop=833,833,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649820541890","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleyrudolph"},{"teacherId":2606203,"projectId":9299123,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support to Whittier Elementary School! These bins have been used to organize books (also donated from DonorsChoose) for teachers and students to find easily. Whittier is an IB school, which means we teach through inquiry. To do so, we start the year by reading books that represent the ten IB attributes - caring, reflective, thinkers, open minded, risk taker, knowledgeable, principled, balanced, inquirer, and communicator. Over the years, we have these books in classrooms and in the library or have been watching on YouTube. Now with these bins, we have compile shelves with the books already identified. When a teacher needs to teach an attribute, they come to the shelves to find the attribute and have a handful of books and activities all ready for them to use. They also also used through out the year for subs and for refreshers. These tubs have been so handy! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746786925430,"projectUrl":"project/bins-for-books/9299123/","projectTitle":"Bins for Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rudolph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2606203_orig.jpg?crop=833,833,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649820541890","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleyrudolph"},{"teacherId":2606203,"projectId":9298836,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these amazing picture books! Classrooms are the whole school have been using them to start the year. As an IB school, we start the year teaching the ten IB attributes of a globally minded citizen - caring, balanced, knowledgeable, reflective, principled, risk taker, open minded, communicator, inquirer, and thinker. We teach them through reading books. Teachers have been coming into my room as I am the IB Coordinator to get books that match the attribute they are learning. We also have discussion questions and reflection pages for students to make connections to these books. They have been so popular with students, they have come to read them during their read to self time as well. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1746787176239,"projectUrl":"project/picturing-the-ib-learning-profile-attrib/9298836/","projectTitle":"Picturing the IB Learning Profile Attributes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rudolph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2606203_orig.jpg?crop=833,833,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649820541890","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleyrudolph"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_66390","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":491,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":38,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":38,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.9,"schoolId":66390,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Whittier International School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Whittier International School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/minneapolis-public-schools/whittier-international-school/66390"}